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Xray Of Chest

Xray Of Chest (Overview)

A chest x-ray is the basic radiographic study for evaluation of the heart and lungs. It usually consists of 2 views: postero-anterior and lateral. The image is now usually acquired digitally with the sensor placed against the front of the chest for the pa view and on the left side of the chest for the lateral view. Pneumonia, heart enlargement, CHF and many other conditions may be assessed.

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X-Ray Exam of Chest:
A chest x-ray is the basic radiographic study for evaluation of the heart and lungs. It usually consists of 2 views: postero-anterior and lateral. The image is now usually acquired digitally with the sensor placed against the front of the chest for the pa view and on the left side of the chest for the lateral view. Pneumonia, heart enlargement, CHF and many other conditions may be assessed.
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Xray Of Chest (Overview)

A chest x-ray is the basic radiographic study for evaluation of the heart and lungs. It usually consists of 2 views: postero-anterior and lateral. The image is now usually acquired digitally with the sensor placed against the front of the chest for the pa view and on the left side of the chest for the lateral view. Pneumonia, heart enlargement, CHF and many other conditions may be assessed.

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Yes:
15 years back did you have prophylaxis treatment or regular triple med treatment? You should periodically see your doctor if you start having TB symptoms again. Also parenchymal lesion in both lungs means latent tb. Please see infectious disease doctor in your area.
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Generally good news!:
These tests rule out a bunch of bad things! but they do not define some-- musculoskeletal or GI symptoms! talk with your pcp and be sure he/she has the full history and timeline for episodes to help find the cause.
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Hyperventilation:
It is important to define chronic hyperventilation. Because hyperventilation has many causes. But one common thing that can mimic wheezing is paradoxical vocal cord dysfunction which it is common in female with some underline psychiatry problem Like OCD. VCD usually doesn't respond to albuterol. To diagnose VCD need direct visualization of your vocal cord. Treatment of VCD but special training
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Pursue treatment:
Your symptoms can be from anxiety. If your primary care doctor is sure that your symptoms are not caused by a medical problem, try to treat the symptoms as if they are anxiety attacks and see if they will improve: exercise, meditation, and an evaluation by a mental health professional are all good starts. Hope this answer helps.
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See dentist:
I suspect that the blood likely comes from your gum. Have you had your teeth cleaned by a hygienist in the past 6 months? Do you floss and brush your teeth regularly? Perhaps it is time for you to quit the water pipe which may be irritating the tissue in your mouth leading to the bleeding.
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Collapse implies:
One of two things. 1. Pneumothorax, where air escapes the lung, or 2. A lobe seems to "close up" from a blocked bronchus. The former can be 'watched' and the lung commonly re-expands. The latter is of concern from aspirating something like a peanut, to a benign or malignant tumor needing further definition.
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See your doctor:
This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor. This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.
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Not clenbuterol:
Clenbuterol, which is a potent stimulant in the same class as adrenaline and salbuterol, could conceivably cause chest pain in susceptible people during acute usage but not after it's worn off. At age 25, unless you're using cocaine or other illicit drugs, is very unlikely to be your heart and much more likely to be muscular or esophageal. Your palps can be checked with a 24 hour recording.
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SOB during sleep:
Dysautonomia is hard to link to shortness of breath that awakens you from sleep. Do you have asthma/ reactive airway disease, obstructive sleep apnea, or environmental allergies? Perhaps, ask your doctor about ruling out these breathing conditions, or consult a pulmonologist. Meanwhile, try sleeping on your side or stomach rather than your back. Good luck!
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Pleurisy:
A condition called pleuritis or pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura (lining between the lung and the chest wall). This pain can be more one-sided and not seen on chest x-ray. It can be quite painful and worse with taking deep breaths as the lining rubs together. This can follow a respiratory infection. Anti-inflammatory medication can help relieve the pain, but sometimes it takes a while.
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Need an exam:
There are many causes for lymph node enlargement. Without more information it's difficult to give any specific advice. You should see your physician to evaluate your lymph node enlargement. Serious causes like malignancy are not nearly as common as other less significant causes, but to be certain see a physician for evaluation. An INBOX Consultation on Health Tap may be helpful http:/bit. Ly/1OiIRcI
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Could be:
Or could be from reflux or musculoskeletal source or respiratory symptoms (--why are you smoking up to 2 packs a day?). If your dr. Has ruled out heart or endocrine source for symptoms, then ask about these other options. Once serious and specific-treatment sources eliminated, then can relax if / when it shows up.
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Not so much:
The machines used years ago delivered higher doses of radiation but advances in technology allow them to do the same work with much less today. I consider that level of exposure rather minor and wouldn't lose any sleep over the matter. There are so many other things we need to sort through to parent a kid that this can be put away and forgotten.
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Need a pulmoologist:
Intractable infections are likely either atypical as mycobacteriae or fungi or non infectious processes but if normal film get pulmonary function studies & physical to see othercauses
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Yes, they should.:
A CT scan of the brain will find most tumors. A chest X-ray will show whether your lungs are clear or whether there is fluid, an infection or inflammatory process, or any tumors. It will also show the size of your heart. An abdominal X-ray will show whether you have a blockage in your intestines. For pain with bowel movements, you need a rectal exam to start.
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Roentgen rays are another term for x-rays, which are a form of electromagnetic radiation (other types include light and microwaves). X-rays are used to provide imaging with plain x-rays and cat scans.
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